1998 Acura NSX vs. 1954 Austin A 135
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135.
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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1954 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Acura | Austin |
| Model | NSX | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
