1967 NSU Prinz vs. 1967 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1967 NSU Prinz and 1967 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1967 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Wartburg 312 (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Wartburg 312 should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 349 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.
Because 1967 NSU Prinz is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 NSU Prinz. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Wartburg 312, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Wartburg 312 (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 NSU Prinz | 1967 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | NSU | Wartburg |
| Model | Prinz | 312 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 43 L |
