1957 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 43 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, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 69 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | Familia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |
