1967 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1989 Toyota Model F is newer by 22 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 565 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, 1989 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Model F 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 | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Model F |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1812 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2240 mm |
