1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 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 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 452 kg more 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Chevrolet | NSU |
| Model | Corvette | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5680 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 34 L |
