1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1967 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1967 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1967 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Aston Martin | NSU |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 34 L |
