1966 NSU Prinz vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1966 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Prinz.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Prinz. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1966 NSU Prinz has manual transmission. 1966 NSU Prinz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 NSU Prinz | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | NSU | Porsche |
| Model | Prinz | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 64 L |
