2000 Kia Potentia vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 2000 Kia Potentia is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 NSU Prinz I. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 NSU Prinz I would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Potentia weights approximately 949 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz I. 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, 2000 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Potentia | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
| Make | Kia | NSU |
| Model | Potentia | Prinz I |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2010 mm |
