1956 AC Ace vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Ace weights approximately 169 kg more than 1969 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | S600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 35 L |
