1953 AC Ace vs. 2001 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 48 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 803 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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 2001 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Ace | Viper |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
