1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac Eldorado 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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1730 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 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1959 NSU Prinz has manual transmission. 1959 NSU Prinz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Cadillac | NSU |
| Model | Eldorado | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2010 mm |
