1959 AC Ace vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis 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 17 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 341 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
