1960 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 45 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 316 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, 2005 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, 1960 AC Aceca (167 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 1960 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 AC Aceca | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Aceca | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |