1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1964 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 265 kg more than 1964 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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1964 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Italdesign | NSU |
| Model | Nazca | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2020 mm |
