1958 AC Ace vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 307 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, 2010 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1201 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
