1953 AC Ace vs. 2004 Honda That
To start off, 2004 Honda That is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda That weights approximately 60 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
Because 2004 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 AC Ace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda That will offer significantly more control. 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That. 2004 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1953 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1953 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 2004 Honda That | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | That |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
