1958 AC Ace vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1961 Seat 1400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. 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 25 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | AC | Seat |
| Model | Ace | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
