1961 AC Ace vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 51 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, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 433 kg more than 1961 AC Ace.
Because 1961 AC Ace 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 1961 AC Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight, 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, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Insight |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
