1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 251 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 1950 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 1950 AC 2-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1950 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1950 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 AC 2-Litre | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | 2-Litre | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |