1957 AC Aceca vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 354 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | AC | Caterham |
| Model | Aceca | Seven |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2240 mm |
