1957 AC Ace vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 706 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 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | AC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ace | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
