1954 Morris Oxford vs. 1961 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1961 NSU Prinz is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morris Oxford (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 430 kg more than 1961 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 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Oxford | 1961 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Morris | NSU |
| Model | Oxford | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 37 L |
