1970 NSU 1000 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1970 NSU 1000 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley 1.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley 1.5 (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 1.5 should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 1.5 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1970 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, 1957 Riley 1.5 (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 1.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 NSU 1000 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | NSU | Riley |
| Model | 1000 | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |
