1992 Acura NSX vs. 1949 Austin A 110
To start off, 1992 Acura NSX is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1992 Acura 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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1949 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Acura | Austin |
| Model | NSX | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3040 mm |
