1970 NSU Ro 80 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 NSU Ro 80. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU Ro 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 580 kg more than 1970 NSU Ro 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 NSU Ro 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU Ro 80. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU Ro 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 NSU Ro 80 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | Ro 80 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2390 cc | 2700 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 67 L |
