2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 44 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 935 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.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | NSU |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Prinz |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2010 mm |
