1958 AC Aceca vs. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 23 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 686 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Aceca | Alfa 6 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
