1957 AC Ace vs. 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 1957 AC Ace and 1957 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1957 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Ace weights approximately 150 kg more than 1957 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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1957 AC Ace | 1957 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | AC | Volkswagen |
Model | Ace | Beetle |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |