1965 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 46 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (432 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1485 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | NSU | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Wankel Spider | CL |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 495 cc | 4663 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
