1959 AC Ace vs. 1993 Subaru SVX
To start off, 1993 Subaru SVX is newer by 34 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 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Subaru SVX weights approximately 726 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, 1993 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1993 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Ace | SVX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
