1956 AC Aceca vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 1959 NSU Prinz I is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Aceca weights approximately 378 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, 1956 AC Aceca (168 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
| Make | AC | NSU |
| Model | Aceca | Prinz I |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 109 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 44 L |
