1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1966 NSU Prinz is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1966 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, 1955 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1966 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Austin | NSU |
| Model | A 40 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |
