1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1967 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1967 NSU Prinz is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 299 kg more than 1967 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, 1958 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 1967 NSU Prinz | |
Make | Lancia | NSU |
Model | Appia | Prinz |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |