1961 AC Aceca vs. 1983 Buick Electra
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 22 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 796 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Aceca | 1983 Buick Electra | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Aceca | Electra |
Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 95 L |