1963 NSU Prinz vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 20 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1963 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1139 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Prinz. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1963 NSU Prinz has manual transmission. 1963 NSU Prinz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 NSU Prinz | 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | NSU | Oldsmobile |
Model | Prinz | Toronado |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 43 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |