1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, 1973 NSU 1000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 696 kg more than 1973 NSU 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | NSU |
| Model | A 95 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2260 mm |
