1998 Acura NSX vs. 1965 Austin A 90
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 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 171 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1965 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Acura | Austin |
| Model | NSX | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| 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 | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
