1970 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1967 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 3 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 765 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (162 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1967 NSU Prinz | |
Make | Mitsubishi | NSU |
Model | Debonair | Prinz |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2010 mm |