2000 Acura NSX vs. 1950 Austin A 90
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 215 kg more than 1950 Austin A 90. 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, 2000 Acura NSX (305 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1950 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Acura | Austin |
| Model | NSX | A 90 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |
