1956 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 352 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca.
Because 1956 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 1956 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight, 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, 1956 AC Aceca (168 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Aceca | Insight |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 167 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1246 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |