1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1715 kg more than 1966 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 676 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1966 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Bentley | NSU |
| Model | Azure | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 34 L |
