1960 AC Aceca vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 38 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1960 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1960 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Speedster weights approximately 51 kg more than 1960 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1960 AC Aceca | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Aceca | Speedster |
Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |