1958 AC Ace vs. 1995 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 37 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 219 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort S8. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1995 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | AC | Donkervoort |
| Model | Ace | S8 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
