1958 AC Ace vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 54 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Duster weights approximately 306 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | AC | Dacia |
| Model | Ace | Duster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2673 mm |
