1964 AC Aceca vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1964 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 566 kg more than 1964 AC Aceca. 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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Aceca | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Aceca | NSX |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
