1957 AC Ace vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 52 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 235 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, 2009 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Accord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
