1967 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Kadett weights approximately 85 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, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | NSU | Opel |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 993 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 43 L |
