1958 AC Ace vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 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 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ace | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |
