1957 AC Aceca vs. 1985 Seat Malaga
To start off, 1985 Seat Malaga is newer by 28 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 40 more horse power than 1985 Seat Malaga. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1985 Seat Malaga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Seat Malaga weights approximately 81 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
Because 1957 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Seat Malaga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Malaga. (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Malaga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1985 Seat Malaga | |
| Make | AC | Seat |
| Model | Aceca | Malaga |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
