1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1962 NSU Prinz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1962 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 NSU Prinz weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
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, 1959 Abarth 750 (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1962 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Abarth | NSU |
| Model | 750 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 37 L |
