1953 Morris Minor vs. 1963 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1963 NSU Prinz is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU Prinz (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU Prinz should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Minor weights approximately 225 kg more than 1963 NSU Prinz.
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 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Minor | 1963 NSU Prinz | |
Make | Morris | NSU |
Model | Minor | Prinz |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2010 mm |