1953 AC Ace vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 53 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 694 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ace | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 74 L |
