1961 AC Aceca vs. 1975 Audi 80
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Aceca 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 35 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 80 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1961 AC Aceca.
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 AC Aceca (167 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 80. (163 Nm). This means 1961 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 1975 Audi 80 | |
| Make | AC | Audi |
| Model | Aceca | 80 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
