1999 AC Ace vs. 1976 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1976 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Ace weights approximately 350 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 AC Ace 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 1999 AC Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1976 Honda Civic | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2210 mm |
