1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 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 (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 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 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 90 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 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 | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 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 | 1570 kg | 1370 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 |
