1957 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1980 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 23 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 54 more horse power than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 79 kg more than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | AC | Triumph |
Model | Aceca | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 33 L |