1959 AC Ace vs. 1970 Fiat 500
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 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 111 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 414 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1970 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Ace | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |
