1961 AC Aceca vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 32 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 17 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 241 kg more than 1961 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Carina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
