1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 NSU Prinz I. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 NSU Prinz I would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1298 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz I. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
| Make | Aston Martin | NSU |
| Model | V8 Volante | Prinz I |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 44 L |
