2001 Acura NSX vs. 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura NSX weights approximately 861 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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, 2001 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
| Make | Acura | Austin-Healey |
| Model | NSX | Sprite |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2040 mm |
