1965 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 2010 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2010 Dodge Viper is newer by 45 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 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 551 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Viper weights approximately 832 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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 684 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper 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 | 2010 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | NSU | Dodge |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Viper |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 495 cc | 8400 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 758 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
