1962 NSU Prinz vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1962 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1962 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 695 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Porsche Boxster (266 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 NSU Prinz | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | NSU | Porsche |
| Model | Prinz | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
