1959 AC Ace vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 52 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Juke weights approximately 448 kg more than 1959 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Juke |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| 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 | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
