2008 Acura TSX vs. 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, 2008 Acura TSX is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 178 kg more than 2008 Acura TSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Acura TSX (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TSX | 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Acura | Austin-Healey |
| Model | TSX | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2600 mm |
