1958 AC Ace vs. 2005 Honda Insight
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 47 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, 1958 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2005 Honda Insight | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Insight |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
