2007 BMW 325 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 48 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 984 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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | 325 | Prinz I |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |
