1961 NSU Prinz vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 16 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1330 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1961 NSU Prinz has manual transmission. 1961 NSU Prinz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 NSU Prinz | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | NSU | Oldsmobile |
Model | Prinz | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |