1958 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 21 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 66 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Aceca weights approximately 107 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1958 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Aceca | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | AC | Triumph |
Model | Aceca | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 99 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |