1999 AC Aceca vs. 1963 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1963 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 945 kg more than 1963 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, 1999 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1963 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | AC | NSU |
| Model | Aceca | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 34 L |
