1957 AC Aceca vs. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 826 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, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |
