1959 NSU Prinz I vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1959 NSU Prinz I and 1959 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz I. 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 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1959 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 NSU Prinz I | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | NSU | Porsche |
| Model | Prinz I | 356 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 52 L |
