2005 Honda NSX vs. 1962 MG MGA
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG MGA would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1962 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1962 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 600 kg more than 1962 MG MGA. 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, 2005 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1962 MG MGA | |
| Make | Honda | MG |
| Model | NSX | MGA |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
