1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 NSU 1200
To start off, 1970 NSU 1200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 NSU 1200 (85 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 NSU 1200 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40.
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, both vehicles can yield 81 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 40 | 1970 NSU 1200 | |
Make | Austin | NSU |
Model | A 40 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 69.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2240 mm |