1963 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1971 Simca 1301 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Aceca 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 72 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1963 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Aceca | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Aceca | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
