1957 AC Ace vs. 1999 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Seville is newer by 42 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 858 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, 1999 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1999 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Ace | Seville |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
