1999 AC Ace vs. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Ace weights approximately 205 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ace | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
