1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 1 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 565 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Lamborghini | NSU |
| Model | Miura | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 34 L |
