1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 NSU Prinz
To start off, both 1965 Alpine A 110 and 1965 NSU Prinz were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1965 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Alpine | NSU |
| Model | A 110 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 37 L |
