1965 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Triumph Herald weights approximately 25 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | NSU | Triumph |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Herald |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 495 cc | 948 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 29 L |
