1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1965 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1965 NSU Prinz is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 750 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 750 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 750 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1965 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 Fiat 750 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1965 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 750 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 37 L |
