2009 BMW 325 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 50 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 930 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, 2009 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | 325 | Prinz |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
