1953 AC Ace vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 37 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 263 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.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Ace | 33 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1349 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 67.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |