1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1963 NSU 1000 LS
To start off, 1963 NSU 1000 LS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 NSU 1000 LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU 1000 LS (42 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU 1000 LS should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 35 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 LS.
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 LS (70 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 NSU 1000 LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 35 | 1963 NSU 1000 LS | |
| Make | Austin | NSU |
| Model | A 35 | 1000 LS |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 34 L |
