1996 Acura NSX vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1996 Acura NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1996 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Acura NSX | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Acura | Austin |
Model | NSX | A 135 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3100 mm |