1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1961 NSU Prinz
To start off, both 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1961 NSU Prinz were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 583 cc (2 cylinders), 1961 NSU Prinz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 NSU Prinz (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 NSU Prinz should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 NSU Prinz weights approximately 70 kg more than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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 NSU Prinz (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 NSU Prinz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1961 NSU Prinz | |
Make | Autobianchi | NSU |
Model | Bianchina | Prinz |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 37 L |