1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1959 AC Ace
To start off, 1959 AC Ace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 449 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1959 AC Ace | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 500 | Ace |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |
