1961 NSU Prinz IV vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1963 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 NSU Prinz IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 NSU Prinz IV would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (30 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 690 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, 1963 Toyota Crown (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (44 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 NSU Prinz IV | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | Prinz IV | Crown |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 598 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 44 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |
