1999 AC Ace vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 289 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Ace weights approximately 270 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2340 mm |
