1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (349 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1967 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | NSU |
| Model | SL | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 34 L |
