1953 AC Ace vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 25 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 41 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 8 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
