2009 BMW 135 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 50 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 804 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | 135 | Prinz I |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 109 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 44 L |
