1961 NSU Prinz IV vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1965 Simca 1300 is newer by 4 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Simca 1300 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Simca 1300 should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1300 weights approximately 431 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, 1965 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (44 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Simca 1300 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 | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | NSU | Simca |
| Model | Prinz IV | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 598 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 44 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
