1965 AC Aceca vs. 1962 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1267 kg more than 1965 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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1962 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 95 L |
