1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 610 kg more than 1960 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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 60 L |
