1962 AC Aceca vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1964 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 AC Aceca weights approximately 245 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Aceca | 500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
