1959 AC Ace vs. 2000 Citroen C2
To start off, 2000 Citroen C2 is newer by 41 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 58 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C2 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C2. (120 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2000 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | C2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 41 L |
