1953 AC Ace vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 33 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, 1986 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 433 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. 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, 1986 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Ace | Silvia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |