1957 AC Aceca vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 53 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1411 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2446 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
