1953 AC Ace vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 24 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 26 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 58 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Ace | Kadett |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |