1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1956 AC Aceca
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1956 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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1956 AC Aceca | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 2200 | Aceca |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
