1957 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 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 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 2009 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |
