1957 AC Aceca vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 51 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 17 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 346 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, 2008 Citroen Picasso, 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, 2008 Citroen Picasso (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Aceca | Picasso |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
