1956 AC Ace vs. 2005 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Toyota Soarer is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1956 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 836 kg more than 1956 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 2005 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
