1961 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Austin 7
To start off, both 1961 AC Aceca and 1961 Austin 7 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Aceca weights approximately 284 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 1961 Austin 7 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Aceca | 7 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
