1966 NSU Prinz vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Skoda L (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Skoda L weights approximately 325 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, 1985 Skoda L (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 NSU Prinz | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | NSU | Skoda |
| Model | Prinz | L |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
