1999 AC Ace vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 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 288 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Ace | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | AC | Riley |
Model | Ace | 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |