1948 Austin 16 vs. 1961 NSU Prinz IV
To start off, 1961 NSU Prinz IV is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. 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, 1948 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (44 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1961 NSU Prinz IV | |
| Make | Austin | NSU |
| Model | 16 | Prinz IV |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
