1963 NSU Prinz vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112

To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 45 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Prinz.

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, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Prinz. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 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. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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