1959 Abarth Renault vs. 1959 AC Ace

To start off, both 1959 Abarth Renault and 1959 AC Ace were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 3 kg more than 1959 Abarth Renault. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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1959 Abarth Renault 1959 AC Ace
Make Abarth AC
Model Renault Ace
Year Released 1959 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 1971 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 109 HP 125 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 891 kg 894 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 59 L