1962 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 18 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 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 326 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | AC | Holden |
Model | Aceca | Commodore |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |