1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 110 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
