1953 AC Ace vs. 1963 Seat 1500
To start off, 1963 Seat 1500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 1500 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1963 Seat 1500 | |
Make | AC | Seat |
Model | Ace | 1500 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |