1954 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo weights approximately 158 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Aceca | Cuneo |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 52.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |