1966 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 260 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, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 NSU Wankel Spider | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | NSU | Sunbeam |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1591 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
