1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1971 NSU 1000
To start off, 1971 NSU 1000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU 1000 (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 30 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 NSU 1000 (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 30 | 1971 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Austin | NSU |
Model | A 30 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 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 | 680 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2260 mm |