1964 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1959 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1964 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 497 cc, 1964 NSU Wankel Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 255 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500D. 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 NSU Wankel Spider (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
1964 NSU Wankel Spider | 1959 Steyr 500D | |
Make | NSU | Steyr |
Model | Wankel Spider | 500D |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 488 cc |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |