1959 AC Ace vs. 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 17 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 36 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 86 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ace | Spider |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
