1964 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 835 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 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 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | NSU | Porsche |
| Model | Wankel Spider | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 3600 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 909 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2410 mm |
