1963 NSU Prinz vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 527 kg more than 1963 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, 1968 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 NSU Prinz | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | NSU | Opel |
| Model | Prinz | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
