1998 Acura NSX vs. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
Make | Acura | Austin-Healey |
Model | NSX | Tickford |
Year Released | 1998 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |