1965 NSU Prinz vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1965 NSU Prinz and 1965 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 67 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Renault Dauphine (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
1965 NSU Prinz | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | NSU | Renault |
Model | Prinz | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |