1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1963 NSU Prinz

To start off, 1963 NSU Prinz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1963 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1730 kg more than 1963 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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Prinz.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac Brougham 1963 NSU Prinz
Make Cadillac NSU
Model Brougham Prinz
Year Released 1960 1963
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 6390 cc 583 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 30 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 591 Nm 43 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 66 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2295 kg 565 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 3570 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1240 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2010 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 34 L


 

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