1957 AC Aceca vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 54 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1073 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey, 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 2011 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Aceca | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| 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 | 125 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1967 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 79 L |
