1963 AC Aceca vs. 2000 AC Aceca
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 37 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1963 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 616 kg more than 1963 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Aceca | 2000 AC Aceca | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Aceca | Aceca |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |
