1959 AC Aceca vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 49 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 481 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca.
Because 1959 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Citroen Picasso (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Aceca | Picasso |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
