2004 Acura NSX vs. 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Acura | Austin-Healey |
| Model | NSX | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
