1956 AC Aceca vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 51 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 866 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.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (306 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | AC | Kia |
| Model | Aceca | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |
