1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 13 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1083 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.
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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1966 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Aston Martin | NSU |
Model | V8 Volante | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 497 cc |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 34 L |