1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 1959 NSU Prinz I is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 30 (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 30 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 30 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz I. 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, 1953 Austin A 30 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
Make | Austin | NSU |
Model | A 30 | Prinz I |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 44 L |