1958 AC Aceca vs. 1963 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1963 Zastava 1300 is newer by 5 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) has 70 more horse power than 1963 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1963 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1963 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | AC | Zastava |
| Model | Aceca | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
