1959 AC Ace vs. 1994 Rover 400
To start off, 1994 Rover 400 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1994 Rover 400. (88 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 400 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 400 (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 1994 Rover 400 | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Ace | 400 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |