1972 Maserati Bora vs. 1962 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1972 Maserati Bora is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1962 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1962 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 860 kg more than 1962 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Bora | 1962 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Maserati | NSU |
| Model | Bora | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
