1958 AC Ace vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1958 AC Ace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ace | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 71 L |
