1967 NSU Prinz vs. 1983 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1983 Reliant SE6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 685 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, 1983 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 NSU Prinz | 1983 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | NSU | Reliant |
| Model | Prinz | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
