1958 AC Aceca vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 35 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 960 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Aceca | 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | AC | Chevrolet |
Model | Aceca | Caprice |
Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4312 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |