1961 AC Aceca vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 45 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1961 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 856 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
