1952 Austin A 40 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 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 370 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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 (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |
