1957 AC Ace vs. 1994 Honda Legend
To start off, 1994 Honda Legend is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Legend weights approximately 656 kg more than 1957 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, 1994 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1994 Honda Legend | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Legend |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
