1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2000 AC Aceca
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 2000 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2000 AC Aceca | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 850 | Aceca |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3504 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 90 L |