1965 AC Aceca vs. 1981 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1981 Avanti Avanti is newer by 16 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 749 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1981 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | AC | Avanti |
Model | Aceca | Avanti |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |