1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1957 AC Aceca
To start off, 1962 Abarth 2400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1957 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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1957 AC Aceca | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 2400 | Aceca |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
