1957 AC Ace vs. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 50 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | AC | Hyundai |
| Model | Ace | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
