1991 Acura NSX vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1991 Acura NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Acura NSX weights approximately 315 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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, 1991 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Acura | Austin |
| Model | NSX | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
