2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 49 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 789 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Honda | NSU |
| Model | S2000 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
