1953 AC Ace vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 35 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 4 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 388 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 AC Ace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1988 Lada Niva | |
Make | AC | Lada |
Model | Ace | Niva |
Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |