1955 Morris Minor vs. 1963 NSU 1000 C
To start off, 1963 NSU 1000 C is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 NSU 1000 C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU 1000 C (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU 1000 C should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 185 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 C.
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, 1963 NSU 1000 C (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 NSU 1000 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1963 NSU 1000 C | |
| Make | Morris | NSU |
| Model | Minor | 1000 C |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 44 L |
