1998 Nissan Stagea vs. 1965 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1998 Nissan Stagea is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 865 kg more than 1965 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, 1998 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Prinz. 1998 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1965 NSU Prinz has manual transmission. 1965 NSU Prinz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Stagea | 1965 NSU Prinz | |
Make | Nissan | NSU |
Model | Stagea | Prinz |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |