1994 Acura NSX vs. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1994 Acura NSX is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 160 kg more than 1994 Acura NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Acura | Austin-Healey |
| Model | NSX | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
