1961 AC Aceca vs. 1967 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1967 NSU Prinz is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Aceca weights approximately 329 kg more than 1967 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, 1961 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 1967 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | AC | NSU |
| Model | Aceca | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |
