1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1963 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1963 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 415 kg more than 1963 NSU Prinz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1963 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Honda | NSU |
| Model | Quintet | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
