1959 AC Ace vs. 1989 Audi 100
To start off, 1989 Audi 100 is newer by 30 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 1,992 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Audi 100. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 100 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Audi 100 (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1989 Audi 100 | |
| Make | AC | Audi |
| Model | Ace | 100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
