1958 AC Ace vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 2,901 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Porsche Boxster (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Ace | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
