1959 AC Aceca vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 Porsche 356 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca 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 28 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 356. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Porsche 356 weights approximately 40 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Aceca | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 934 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |