1958 AC Ace vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla is newer by 55 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, 2013 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 356 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, 2013 Toyota Corolla (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
