1957 AC Ace vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 55 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 653 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Accord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
