1958 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 694 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.

Compare all specifications:

1958 AC Aceca 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
Make AC Chevrolet
Model Aceca Corvette
Year Released 1958 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1971 cc 5666 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 0 HP
Torque 167 Nm 332 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 894 kg 1588 kg
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2450 mm


 

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