1957 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 1961 Singer Gazelle is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. 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 73 more horse power than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (52 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Singer Gazelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Singer Gazelle weights approximately 150 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Singer Gazelle.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
Make | AC | Singer |
Model | Aceca | Gazelle |
Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |