1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1959 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Jaguar | NSU |
| Model | XJS | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2010 mm |
