1967 NSU Prinz vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1967 NSU Prinz is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Volkswagen Beetle (38 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 175 kg more than 1967 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, 1954 Volkswagen Beetle (89 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm). This means 1954 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 NSU Prinz | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | NSU | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prinz | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
