1959 AC Ace vs. 1970 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Ace 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 90 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 104 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1970 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | AC | Daihatsu |
| Model | Ace | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2230 mm |
