1988 BMW M3 vs. 1962 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1962 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1962 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1962 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, 1988 BMW M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1962 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | M3 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
