1957 AC Ace vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 33 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 686 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Ace | 928 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
