1959 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1959 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca.
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 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1955 Skoda 1200 | |
Make | AC | Skoda |
Model | Aceca | 1200 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |