1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 NSU 1200
To start off, 1970 NSU 1200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 NSU 1200 (85 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 NSU 1200 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60.
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 A 60 (122 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1200. (81 Nm). This means 1968 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1970 NSU 1200 | |
| Make | Austin | NSU |
| Model | A 60 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
