1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1974 NSU 1000
To start off, 1974 NSU 1000 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 110 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1974 NSU 1000. 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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1974 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | NSU |
| Model | A 110 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2260 mm |
