1957 AC Ace vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1977 Porsche 912 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. Both 1957 AC Ace and 1977 Porsche 912 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 912 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1957 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Ace | 912 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2220 mm |
