1958 AC Ace vs. 2012 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2012 Opel Vivaro 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 24 more horse power than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 720 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 2012 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Ace | Vivaro |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |