1956 AC Ace vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 56 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 22 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 2012 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 1956 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1956 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Ace | 500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
