1957 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 52 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 367 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
