1992 Acura NSX vs. 1954 Austin A 40
To start off, 1992 Acura NSX is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Acura NSX weights approximately 340 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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, 1992 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1954 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Acura | Austin |
| Model | NSX | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
