1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 1949 AC 2-Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 AC 2-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1949 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1949 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 2006 Honda Insight | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | 2-Litre | Insight |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |
