1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1967 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1962 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 40 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1962 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, 1967 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 1962 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Austin | NSU |
| Model | A 40 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 37 L |
