1962 NSU Prinz vs. 1962 Renault 8
To start off, both 1962 NSU Prinz and 1962 Renault 8 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Renault 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Renault 8 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1962 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Renault 8 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1962 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 NSU Prinz | 1962 Renault 8 | |
| Make | NSU | Renault |
| Model | Prinz | 8 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
