1961 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 41 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 696 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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
