1968 Audi Super 90 vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1968 Audi Super 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi Super 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi Super 90 (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi Super 90 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Audi Super 90 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1965 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, 1968 Audi Super 90 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Audi Super 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi Super 90 | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Audi | NSU |
| Model | Super 90 | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 34 L |
