1967 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
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, 1953 Peugeot 203 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | NSU | Peugeot |
| Model | Wankel Spider | 203 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1288 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
