1959 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 12 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 44 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 914 weights approximately 31 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Aceca | 914 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |