1959 AC Ace vs. 2005 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 46 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 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daihatsu Copen weights approximately 11 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2005 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | AC | Daihatsu |
| Model | Ace | Copen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
