1983 BMW 525 vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 20 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 550 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | 525 | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |
