1959 AC Ace vs. 1996 Alfa Romeo 145
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 37 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 23 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ace | 145 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
