1974 BMW Touring vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 11 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 330 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | Touring | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
