1959 AC Ace vs. 1996 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 806 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1996 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Ace | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
