1995 BMW M5 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 36 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 1160 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | M5 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
