1959 AC Ace vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1959 AC Ace is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ace | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
