1957 AC Aceca vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 40 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 20 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 251 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, 1997 Toyota Carina, 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Aceca | Carina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |