1966 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 40 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Quantum (102 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
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, 2006 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum 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 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2494 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
