1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, both 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1959 NSU Prinz I were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 764 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | NSU |
| Model | Spider | Prinz I |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 20 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 44 L |
