1961 AC Aceca vs. 1948 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1961 AC Aceca is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 1100. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 1100.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Aceca | 1948 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Aceca | 1100 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |