1966 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 260 kg more than 1966 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1966 NSU Wankel Spider | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | NSU | Toyota |
Model | Wankel Spider | Celica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1586 cc |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |