1957 AC Ace vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Ace weights approximately 168 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1979 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | AC | Daihatsu |
| Model | Ace | Charade |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2330 mm |
