1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1959 NSU Prinz is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 883 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, 1954 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TA 21 | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Alvis | NSU |
| Model | TA 21 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
