1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, 1973 NSU 1000 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 788 kg more than 1973 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, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Alvis | NSU |
| Model | TA 21 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |
