1963 AC Aceca vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 33 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1963 AC Aceca. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Aceca. (167 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Aceca | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | AC | Lotus |
Model | Aceca | Esprit |
Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2420 mm |