1959 AC Ace vs. 1983 Honda Accord
To start off, 1983 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1983 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Accord weights approximately 66 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Accord. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 1983 Honda Accord | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Ace | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |