1951 Buick 40 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1959 NSU Prinz is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz. 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
Make | Buick | NSU |
Model | 40 | Prinz |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2010 mm |