1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 9 kg more than 1958 Austin A 95. 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 95 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
