1962 AC Aceca vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 49 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 551 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | AC | Kia |
| Model | Aceca | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
