1958 AC Ace vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1958 AC Ace and 1958 Renault Dauphine 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 41 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 258 kg more than 1958 Renault Dauphine. 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 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Ace | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
