1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1964 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1964 Fiat 1300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol weights approximately 5 kg more than 1964 Fiat 1300. 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, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1964 Fiat 1300 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Aceca-Bristol | 1300 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 37 L |