1959 AC Ace vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 48 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), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 706 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
