1958 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1959 Steyr 500D is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Aceca weights approximately 414 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500D. 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, 1958 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Aceca | 1959 Steyr 500D | |
Make | AC | Steyr |
Model | Aceca | 500D |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |