1958 AC Ace vs. 2000 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 42 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 55 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 216 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 2000 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | AC | Citroen |
Model | Ace | Xsara |
Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |