1957 AC Ace vs. 1982 Porsche 930
To start off, 1982 Porsche 930 is newer by 25 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. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 930 weights approximately 406 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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1982 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Ace | 930 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 440 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
