1966 NSU Prinz vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1966 NSU Prinz and 1966 NSU 1000 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,084 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 NSU 1000 (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 NSU 1000 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 NSU 1000 (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 NSU Prinz | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | NSU | NSU |
| Model | Prinz | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1084 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 37 L |
