1965 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX
To start off, 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 969 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. 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, 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX 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 | 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX | |
| Make | NSU | Suzuki |
| Model | Wankel Spider | SC 100 GX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 495 cc | 969 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 25 L |
