1952 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | Tickford | NSX |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2540 mm |
