2002 Acura NSX vs. 1955 Austin A 135
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Acura NSX (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 135. 2002 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1955 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Acura | Austin |
| Model | NSX | A 135 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3360 mm |
