1967 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corolla (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 175 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, 1978 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | NSU | Toyota |
Model | Wankel Spider | Corolla |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1166 cc |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |