1974 Maserati Bora vs. 1961 NSU Prinz IV
To start off, 1974 Maserati Bora is newer by 13 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 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Bora weights approximately 860 kg more than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. 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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (44 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Maserati Bora | 1961 NSU Prinz IV | |
| Make | Maserati | NSU |
| Model | Bora | Prinz IV |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 598 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 | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 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 | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2050 mm |
