1958 AC Aceca vs. 1958 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, both 1958 AC Aceca and 1958 Chrysler Imperial were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1466 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca. 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 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Aceca | 1958 Chrysler Imperial | |
Make | AC | Chrysler |
Model | Aceca | Imperial |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3800 mm |