1957 AC Ace vs. 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport is newer by 35 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 606 kg more than 1957 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | Ace | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
