1958 Morgan 4 vs. 1963 NSU 1000 C
To start off, 1963 NSU 1000 C is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU 1000 C (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU 1000 C should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morgan 4 weights approximately 10 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, 1958 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU 1000 C. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU 1000 C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morgan 4 | 1963 NSU 1000 C | |
| Make | Morgan | NSU |
| Model | 4 | 1000 C |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2260 mm |
