1961 NSU Prinz vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 51 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 NSU Prinz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz. 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 NSU Prinz | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | NSU | Land Rover |
| Model | Prinz | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
