1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1962 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 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 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1962 NSU Prinz.
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, 1973 Fiat 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1962 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 850 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 581 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 | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
