1965 AC Aceca vs. 1986 Bitter SC
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 559 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 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1986 Bitter SC | |
| Make | AC | Bitter |
| Model | Aceca | SC |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
