1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1959 NSU Prinz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 820 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | NSU |
| Model | 300 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
