1959 AC Ace vs. 1991 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 32 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 2,472 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 486 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1991 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ace | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 42 L |
