1958 AC Ace vs. 1958 Alpine A 106
To start off, both 1958 AC Ace and 1958 Alpine A 106 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 340 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1958 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | Ace | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 28 L |
