1958 AC Ace vs. 1978 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 20 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 594 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1978 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | AC | Chevrolet |
Model | Ace | Nova |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |