1958 AC Ace vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 53 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lotus Exige weights approximately 46 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Ace | Exige |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 44 L |
