1957 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1974 Mazda 616 is newer by 17 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 46 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 616 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | 616 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
