1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1952 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 420 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1952 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 1952 AC 2-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, 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, 1952 AC 2-Litre (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1952 AC 2-Litre | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | 2-Litre | Accord |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |