1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 27 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lotus Esprit | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Lotus | NSU |
| Model | Esprit | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 34 L |
