1958 AC Ace vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 51 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1958 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Ace | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3009 mm |
