1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow is newer by 11 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 583 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 NSU Prinz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 NSU Prinz weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Because 1959 NSU Prinz is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 NSU Prinz. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 NSU Prinz (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 NSU Prinz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Daihatsu | NSU |
| Model | Fellow | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2010 mm |
