1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1961 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 987 kg more than 1961 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1961 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Chevrolet | NSU |
| Model | Camaro | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |
