1958 AC Ace vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1996 Toyota RAV4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 410 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, 1996 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1996 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
