1959 AC Ace vs. 1997 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 1997 Citroen Xsara is newer by 38 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), 1997 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 296 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (117 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 1997 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | AC | Citroen |
Model | Ace | Xsara |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |