1958 AC Ace vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 28 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 299 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.
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, 1986 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Ace | Silvia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |