1965 AC Aceca vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1998 Honda S-MX is newer by 33 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S-MX weights approximately 541 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
Because 1998 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX 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 Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Aceca | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
