1958 AC Ace vs. 2000 Kia Pride Wagon
To start off, 2000 Kia Pride Wagon 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 76 kg more than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 AC Ace is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 AC Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Pride Wagon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2000 Kia Pride Wagon | |
| Make | AC | Kia |
| Model | Ace | Pride Wagon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
