1969 Nissan Sunny vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1969 Nissan Sunny is newer by 4 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 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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, 1969 Nissan Sunny (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Sunny | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Nissan | NSU |
Model | Sunny | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 495 cc |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2020 mm |