1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 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 1959 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 1959 Austin A 95. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 95 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 95 | NSX |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |