1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 1 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 33 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1966 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | NSU |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 34 L |
