1959 AC Ace vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Rover Vitesse 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 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 546 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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Ace | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |