1958 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Alpina Roadster
To start off, 2003 Alpina Roadster is newer by 45 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina Roadster (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 732 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, 2003 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 2003 Alpina Roadster | |
| Make | AC | Alpina |
| Model | Aceca | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
