1959 AC Ace vs. 1989 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1989 Honda Prelude is newer by 30 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 13 more horse power than 1989 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Prelude weights approximately 211 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1989 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
