1990 Fiat 126 vs. 1961 NSU Prinz IV
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 NSU Prinz IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 NSU Prinz IV would be higher. At 703 cc (2 cylinders), 1990 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 NSU Prinz IV (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 NSU Prinz IV should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat 126 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
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, 1990 Fiat 126 (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (44 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat 126 | 1961 NSU Prinz IV | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 126 | Prinz IV |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
