1960 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 370 kg more than 1960 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1960 AC Aceca | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Aceca | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |