1963 AC Aceca vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1963 AC Aceca is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Aceca | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Aceca | 1400 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.7:1 |
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 | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |