1962 AC Aceca vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 44 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 94 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 29 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 (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | AC | Smart |
| Model | Aceca | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 33 L |
