1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1965 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 13 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 505 kg more than 1965 NSU Prinz. 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 Fiat Mirafiori (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1965 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | Mirafiori | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 37 L |
