1965 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 405 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, 1959 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | NSU | Riley |
| Model | Wankel Spider | 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 495 cc | 1487 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
