1954 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 AC Aceca (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 90 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca.
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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Aceca | Spider |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
