1956 Morris Minor vs. 1970 NSU 1000
To start off, 1970 NSU 1000 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 NSU 1000 (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 NSU 1000 (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 1970 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Morris | NSU |
| Model | Minor | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2260 mm |
