1953 AC Ace vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Alpine weights approximately 448 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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Ace | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
