1967 NSU Prinz vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 18 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 705 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, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz. 1985 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1967 NSU Prinz has manual transmission. 1967 NSU Prinz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 NSU Prinz | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
Make | NSU | Toyota |
Model | Prinz | Crown |
Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |