1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 270 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 60 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
