1959 AC Ace vs. 1994 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1994 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 35 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 241 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, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1994 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
