1959 AC Ace vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 561 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Avensis (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
