1958 AC Aceca vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, both 1958 AC Aceca and 1958 Lotus Elite were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Aceca weights approximately 310 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. 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 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Aceca | Elite |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 29 L |
