1954 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1973 Lancia Beta is newer by 19 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, 1973 Lancia Beta (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lancia Beta weights approximately 208 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.
Because 1954 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1973 Lancia Beta | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | Aceca | Beta |
Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 51 L |