1957 AC Aceca vs. 1994 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Parati 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Parati. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Parati. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Parati 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, 1994 Volkswagen Parati, 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Parati. (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Parati.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1994 Volkswagen Parati | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aceca | Parati |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
