1963 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 510 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona 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 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | NSU | Toyota |
Model | Wankel Spider | Corona |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2253 cc |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2590 mm |