1967 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 NSU Prinz I. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 NSU Prinz I would be higher. At 583 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 NSU Prinz I is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 219 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz I. 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 NSU Wankel Spider (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1967 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
| Make | NSU | NSU |
| Model | Wankel Spider | Prinz I |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 583 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 44 L |
