1959 NSU Prinz vs. 1961 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1961 NSU Prinz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 NSU Prinz would be higher. Both 1959 NSU Prinz and 1961 NSU Prinz are equipped with a 583 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 30 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 NSU Prinz weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz.
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 NSU Prinz (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 NSU Prinz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 NSU Prinz | 1961 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | NSU | NSU |
| Model | Prinz | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
