1965 NSU Prinz vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1965 NSU Prinz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 935 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 NSU Prinz | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | NSU | BMW |
| Model | Prinz | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |
