1953 AC Ace vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 39 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC Ace weights approximately 222 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | AC | Caterham |
| Model | Ace | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
