2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 40 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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Dodge | NSU |
| Model | Nitro | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 34 L |
