1956 AC Ace vs. 1959 Fiat 2100
To start off, 1959 Fiat 2100 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 2100 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1956 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1959 Fiat 2100 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Ace | 2100 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2052 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
