1961 NSU Prinz vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 355 kg more than 1961 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 NSU Prinz | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | Prinz | Corona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
