1964 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 415 kg more than 1964 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, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 NSU Wankel Spider | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | NSU | Vauxhall |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2680 mm |
