1959 AC Ace vs. 1988 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1988 Subaru Leone is newer by 29 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 53 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Subaru Leone weights approximately 136 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Leone. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1988 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Ace | Leone |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |
