1965 NSU Prinz vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 35 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Speedster weights approximately 380 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, 2000 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 NSU Prinz | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | NSU | Opel |
| Model | Prinz | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 36 L |
