1961 AC Ace vs. 2004 Honda S2000
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda S2000 weights approximately 473 kg more than 1961 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Honda S2000 (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 2004 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
