1957 AC Ace vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, both 1957 AC Ace and 1957 Buick 40 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 901 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Ace | 1957 Buick 40 | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Ace | 40 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3110 mm |