1957 AC Ace vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 44 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Fit weights approximately 96 kg more than 1957 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 2001 Honda Fit | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Fit |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| 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 | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 42 L |
