1998 Acura NSX vs. 1966 Austin A 60
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 60 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 (276 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 Austin A 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1966 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Acura | Austin |
| Model | NSX | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 34 L |
