1956 AC Ace vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 57 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1956 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 941 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace. 2013 Toyota Venza 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. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Venza |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |
