1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 99 and 1959 NSU Prinz were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 99 (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 965 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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
Make | Austin | NSU |
Model | A 99 | Prinz |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |