1965 AC 427 vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 53 kg more than 1965 AC 427.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 AC 427. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | 427 | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
