1959 AC Ace vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 52 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 720 kg more than 1959 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, 2011 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Ace | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |