1968 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1963 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 Jaguar XJ6 (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar XJ6 | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Jaguar | NSU |
| Model | XJ6 | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 34 L |
