1973 Holden UTE vs. 1965 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1965 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 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Prinz. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1965 NSU Prinz has manual transmission. 1965 NSU Prinz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden UTE | 1965 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Holden | NSU |
| Model | UTE | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5047 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 37 L |
