1958 AC Ace vs. 1998 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 1998 Citroen Xsara is newer by 40 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 206 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Citroen Xsara (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1998 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
