1958 AC Ace vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 50 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 286 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
