1965 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 22 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1079 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | NSU | Aston Martin |
| Model | Wankel Spider | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 495 cc | 5341 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 97 L |
