1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 12 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1959 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Chevrolet | NSU |
| Model | Impala | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2010 mm |
