1965 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Fiat 126
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Aceca weights approximately 206 kg more than 1979 Fiat 126. 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1979 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Aceca | 126 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |
