1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 37 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 885 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Citroen | NSU |
| Model | Rally Raid | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2010 mm |
