2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 875 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Chevrolet | NSU |
| Model | Corvette | Prinz |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2010 mm |
