1965 NSU Prinz vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1976 Porsche 930 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 930 weights approximately 575 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 NSU Prinz | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | NSU | Porsche |
| Model | Prinz | 930 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| 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 | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
