2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 921 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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Jaguar | NSU |
| Model | XJR | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 34 L |
