1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1965 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1965 NSU Prinz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 980 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 600 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1965 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, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 600 | 1965 NSU Prinz | |
Make | Abarth | NSU |
Model | 600 | Prinz |
Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 980 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |