1963 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 49 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1963 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1337 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Aceca | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Express |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 117 L |
