1958 AC Ace vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 90 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
