1958 AC Ace vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
