2000 Acura NSX vs. 1963 Austin A 99
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.
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 (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1963 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Acura | Austin |
| Model | NSX | A 99 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 34 L |
