1959 AC Ace vs. 1984 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1984 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 25 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 75 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 174 kg more than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 1984 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | AC | Daihatsu |
Model | Ace | Charade |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |