1964 AC Aceca vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1964 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1964 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Aceca. (167 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Aceca | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
