1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 8 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 680 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Holden | NSU |
Model | Monaro | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1000 cc |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2030 mm |