1965 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 64 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
Because 1965 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 1965 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Aceca | Civic |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 209 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |