1958 AC Ace vs. 1999 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 1999 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 41 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), 1999 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 386 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Citroen Berlingo (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1999 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
