1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 90 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| 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 | 120 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 | 1570 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
