1956 AC Ace vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 55 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1956 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 619 kg more than 1956 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Accord (219 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Accord |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
