1962 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, 1973 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 AC Aceca weights approximately 149 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1962 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1973 Honda Civic | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Aceca | Civic |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2210 mm |
