1958 AC Ace vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1996 Renault Laguna is newer by 38 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 516 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Ace | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
