1959 AC Ace vs. 1998 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 1998 Citroen Xsara is newer by 39 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 55 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 162 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1998 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
