1957 AC Aceca vs. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 15 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 56 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Aceca | GT |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
