1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1971 NSU 1000
To start off, 1971 NSU 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1971 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1971 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 830 kg more than 1971 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1971 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Austin | NSU |
Model | 3-Litre | 1000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2260 mm |