1957 AC Ace vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 54 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 551 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | AC | Kia |
| Model | Ace | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
