1967 NSU Prinz vs. 1967 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1967 NSU Prinz and 1967 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1000 (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1000 weights approximately 185 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, 1967 Simca 1000 (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 NSU Prinz | 1967 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | NSU | Simca |
| Model | Prinz | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 29 L |
