1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 404 kg more than 1954 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, 2002 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 2002 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
