1962 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 14 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. Both 1962 AC Aceca and 1976 Porsche 912 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
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 @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Aceca | 912 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |