1958 AC Ace vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 182 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, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Ace | 500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
