1961 AC Ace vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Ace would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 775 kg more than 1961 AC Ace.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 959 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Ace | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | AC | Chevrolet |
Model | Ace | Corvette |
Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 1139 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1588 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |