1956 AC Ace vs. 2000 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 44 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 216 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 2000 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
