1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1961 NSU Prinz IV
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 NSU Prinz IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 NSU Prinz IV would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
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 Fiat 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (44 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1961 NSU Prinz IV | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 850 | Prinz IV |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
