1956 AC Ace vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 49 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 27 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 346 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
