1972 BMW Touring vs. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1966 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | Touring | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2020 mm |
