1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1994 Honda NSX
To start off, 1994 Honda NSX is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1994 Honda NSX.
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, 1994 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1994 Honda NSX | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 90 | NSX |
Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |