1963 NSU Prinz vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 47 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 595 more horse power than 1963 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ascari A10 weights approximately 715 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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 NSU Prinz | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | NSU | Ascari |
| Model | Prinz | A10 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2636 mm |
