1967 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 45 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 345 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | NSU | Toyota |
Model | Wankel Spider | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 2694 cc |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |