1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1963 NSU 1000 C
To start off, 1963 NSU 1000 C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 NSU 1000 C. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU 1000 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 C. 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, 1961 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU 1000 C. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU 1000 C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 1963 NSU 1000 C | |
| Make | Austin | NSU |
| Model | A 55 | 1000 C |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |
