1957 AC Ace vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 53 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 419 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, 2010 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Civic |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
