1958 AC Ace vs. 1962 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1962 Fiat 2300 is newer by 4 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1962 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Ace | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
