1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1961 NSU Prinz IV
To start off, 1961 NSU Prinz IV is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (30 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 873 kg more than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. 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 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (44 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1961 NSU Prinz IV | |
| Make | Lancia | NSU |
| Model | Flaminia | Prinz IV |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 30 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 37 L |
