1963 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 13 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 270 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica 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 | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Celica |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
