1999 Acura NSX vs. 1952 Austin A 70
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura NSX weights approximately 184 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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, 1999 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1999 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Acura NSX | 1952 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Acura | Austin |
Model | NSX | A 70 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 56 L |