1963 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 24 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 572 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1963 NSU Wankel Spider has manual transmission. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Crown |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
