1960 Morgan 4 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1960 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 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. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Morgan 4 (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morgan 4 weights approximately 115 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, 1960 Morgan 4 (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morgan 4 | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Morgan | NSU |
| Model | 4 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |
