1967 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1965 Steyr 650T

To start off, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 643 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Steyr 650T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 235 kg more than 1965 Steyr 650T. 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, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.

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