1960 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 53 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1960 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 486 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1960 AC Aceca | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Aceca | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1978 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |