1965 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 43 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante 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 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | NSU | Panoz |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 495 cc | 4589 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |
