1953 AC Ace vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 59 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 572 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.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 AC Ace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Juke |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
