1959 AC Aceca vs. 1991 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1991 Honda Shuttle is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1991 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 46 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca.
Because 1959 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1991 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Aceca | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |