1956 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1956 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1956 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1956 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca | 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Aceca | 179 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 177 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |