1958 AC Ace vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 34 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 752 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Ace | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
