1959 NSU Prinz I vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 26 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 784 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 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 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
Make | NSU | Porsche |
Model | Prinz I | 930 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |