1994 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1965 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, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Morgan Plus 4 | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Morgan | NSU |
| Model | Plus 4 | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2020 mm |
