1956 AC Ace vs. 1943 Citroen 15
To start off, 1956 AC Ace is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1943 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1943 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1943 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Citroen 15 weights approximately 431 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1943 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1943 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1943 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | 15 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3100 mm |
