1978 Honda Accord vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 11 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 159 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.
Because 1967 NSU Wankel Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Honda | NSU |
| Model | Accord | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 34 L |
