1968 Morgan 4 vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, 1973 NSU 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000.
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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Morgan 4 | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Morgan | NSU |
Model | 4 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2260 mm |