1958 AC Ace vs. 1991 Lada Samara
To start off, 1991 Lada Samara is newer by 33 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, 1958 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1991 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1991 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lada Samara weights approximately 34 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lada Samara. (98 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1991 Lada Samara | |
| Make | AC | Lada |
| Model | Ace | Samara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |
