1957 AC Ace vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1965 Trabant P 601 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Ace weights approximately 279 kg more than 1965 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Ace | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | AC | Trabant |
Model | Ace | P 601 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 24 L |