1954 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Honda 1300
To start off, 1971 Honda 1300 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 AC Aceca (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Honda 1300 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca.
Because 1954 AC Aceca 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 1954 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300, 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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1971 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Aceca | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1296 cc |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 35 L |
