1959 AC Ace vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1959 AC Ace and 1959 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 262 kg more than 1959 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | AC | Renault |
Model | Ace | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |