2002 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Morgan | NSU |
| Model | Aero 8 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2260 mm |
