1963 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1968 Toyota Century is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1963 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1963 NSU Wankel Spider | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | NSU | Toyota |
Model | Wankel Spider | Century |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2981 cc |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |