1957 AC Aceca vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 24 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 71 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 9 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Aceca | 9 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
