1966 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Olympia weights approximately 51 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, 1968 Opel Olympia (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Olympia 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 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | NSU | Opel |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1078 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
