2009 BMW 740 vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 1574 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 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 740 | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | 740 | Prinz I |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 109 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 44 L |
