1967 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 40 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 685 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.
Because 1967 NSU Wankel Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo 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 | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | NSU | Seat |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
