1959 NSU Prinz I vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 203 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 NSU Prinz I. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 NSU Prinz I would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 606 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, 1960 Peugeot 203 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1960 Peugeot 203 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 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | NSU | Peugeot |
| Model | Prinz I | 203 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |
