1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 2003 AC Aceca
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 2003 AC Aceca | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 1000 | Aceca |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
