1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 30 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 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 902 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
Make BMW NSU
Model Dinan Wankel Spider
Year Released 1995 1965
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5598 cc 495 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 976 Nm 74 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3590 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2020 mm


 

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