1986 AC Ace vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1986 AC Ace is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 AC Ace weights approximately 170 kg more than 1955 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 AC Ace (276 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | AC | Trabant |
| Model | Ace | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
