1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1965 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | NSU |
Model | 2600 | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 495 cc |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 34 L |