1953 AC Ace vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, 1958 Subaru 360 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC Ace weights approximately 213 kg more than 1958 Subaru 360. 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Ace | 360 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 95 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
