1963 Honda S500 vs. 1967 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1967 NSU Prinz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 581 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 NSU Prinz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Honda S500 (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Honda S500 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1967 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, 1963 Honda S500 (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Honda S500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1967 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Honda | NSU |
| Model | S500 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 | 726 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 34 L |
