1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 NSU 1000
To start off, 1968 NSU 1000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 NSU 1000 (70 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 NSU 1000.
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, both vehicles can yield 83 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1968 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | NSU |
| Model | A 40 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
