1954 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 20 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 108 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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Aceca | Alfetta |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 49 L |