1957 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1957 AC Aceca and 1957 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 424 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Aceca | 500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |