1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1958 AC Aceca
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1958 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1958 AC Aceca | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 2400 | Aceca |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
