1959 AC Ace vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 24 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 306 kg more than 1959 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
