1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Honda NSX (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 2007 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 135 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2540 mm |
