1956 AC Ace vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 57 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 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 356 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Insight |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
