1967 NSU Prinz vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1990 Toyota MR2 is newer by 23 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota MR2 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 610 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, 1990 Toyota MR2 (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 NSU Prinz | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | Prinz | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
