1958 AC Ace vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 52 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 567 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ace | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
