1963 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 633 kg more than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
| Make | NSU | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Starfire |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 4997 cc |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
