2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 47 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1907 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 669 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Dodge | NSU |
| Model | Ram | Prinz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2010 mm |
