1960 Austin A 90 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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
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 (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 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 90.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 90 | NSX |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
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 | 1500 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |