1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 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 132 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 167 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 90 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:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 90 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 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 | 1572 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
