1957 AC Aceca vs. 2003 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 46 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 306 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca. 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 2003 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | AC | De Tomaso |
| Model | Aceca | Guara |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
