1957 AC Aceca vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Civic weights approximately 6 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Aceca | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2210 mm |