1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo GT and 1966 NSU Wankel Spider were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 195 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1966 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | NSU |
Model | GT | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 497 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |