2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 36 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 800 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 638 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Dodge | NSU |
| Model | Viper | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |
