1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 99 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| 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 | 107 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
