1958 AC Ace vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 25 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 285 kg more than 1958 AC Ace. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (156 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | AC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ace | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
