1958 AC Ace vs. 1987 Fiat Vivace
To start off, 1987 Fiat Vivace is newer by 29 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1987 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 84 kg more than 1987 Fiat Vivace. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1987 Fiat Vivace | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Ace | Vivace |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2230 mm |
