1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 780 kg more than 1952 Austin A 30. 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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 30 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
