1957 AC Ace vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 346 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Carina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
