1964 NSU Prinz vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1964 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 914 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1964 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, 1970 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 NSU Prinz | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | NSU | Porsche |
| Model | Prinz | 914 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
