1953 AC Ace vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 58 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1706 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1953 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1953 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Armada |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 2468 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 106 L |
