1959 NSU Prinz I vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1965 Toyota Publica is newer by 6 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 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Publica (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Publica weights approximately 64 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, 1965 Toyota Publica (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Publica 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 | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | Prinz I | Publica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 61 L |
