1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1965 AC Aceca
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Aceca weights approximately 203 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 600 | 1965 AC Aceca | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 600 | Aceca |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |