1959 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 15 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 656 kg more than 1959 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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (340 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 1974 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Nova |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
