1961 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 17 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 285 kg more than 1961 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Aceca | 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Aceca | GTV |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |