1967 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1967 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville 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 | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | NSU | Pontiac |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 7462 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 3210 mm |
