1958 AC Aceca vs. 1958 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, both 1958 AC Aceca and 1958 Cadillac Biarritz were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac Biarritz (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1958 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3300 mm |
