1965 AC Aceca vs. 1986 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 21 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 909 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | AC | Avanti |
| Model | Aceca | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3400 mm |
