1963 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1963 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 96 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Aceca | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Aceca | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 37 L |
