1959 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 43 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Aceca weights approximately 88 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | AC | Lotus |
Model | Aceca | Elise |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |