1968 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 NSU Prinz (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 NSU Prinz should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo weights approximately 115 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz.
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 Moretti Spider Turismo (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Moretti | NSU |
| Model | Spider Turismo | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2010 mm |
