1959 AC Ace vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 51 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 3 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 267 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | AC | Kia |
Model | Ace | Soul |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1161 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |