2000 BMW 525 vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 35 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 525 (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 1060 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, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | 525 | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |
