1965 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 949 kg more than 1965 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1965 NSU Wankel Spider | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | NSU | Toyota |
Model | Wankel Spider | Hilux |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 495 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |