1958 AC Ace vs. 1957 Fiat 500
To start off, 1958 AC Ace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 426 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Ace | 500 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
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 | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |