1964 NSU Prinz vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1964 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 900 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, 1998 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU Prinz. 1998 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1964 NSU Prinz has manual transmission. 1964 NSU Prinz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 NSU Prinz | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | NSU | Kia |
Model | Prinz | Potentia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |