1960 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 86 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 AC Aceca (167 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1960 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1960 AC Aceca | 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Aceca | Spider |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 122 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 67.5 mm |
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 | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |