1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Honda NSX
To start off, 1992 Honda NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda NSX weights approximately 340 kg more than 1956 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, 1992 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1992 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 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 | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| 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 | 1030 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
