1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 1164 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 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
Make | Bitter | NSU |
Model | Diplomat | Prinz I |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |