1965 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 15 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 80 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (88 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 164 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Aceca | Carina |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |