1956 AC Aceca vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 48 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Aceca weights approximately 354 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (224 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | AC | Caterham |
| Model | Aceca | 7 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2230 mm |
