1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 248 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 55 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
