1959 AC Ace vs. 2004 Vauxhall Tigra
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Tigra is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Tigra weights approximately 256 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2004 Vauxhall Tigra | |
| Make | AC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ace | Tigra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1363 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
