1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 NSU Prinz

To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1966 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1966 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Prinz. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1966 NSU Prinz has manual transmission. 1966 NSU Prinz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1966 NSU Prinz
Make Buick NSU
Model Riviera Prinz
Year Released 1968 1966
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 7050 cc 583 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 30 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 42 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 66 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 565 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 3570 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1240 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2010 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 37 L