1962 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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 AC Aceca (167 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Aceca | 1500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 109 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |