1959 NSU Prinz vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 NSU Prinz is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 921 kg more than 1959 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, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 NSU Prinz | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | NSU | Rover |
| Model | Prinz | P4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
