1967 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1972 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1972 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 425 kg more than 1967 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, 1972 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1967 NSU Wankel Spider | 1972 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | NSU | Toyota |
Model | Wankel Spider | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |