1965 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 47 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 4 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Soul weights approximately 469 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
Because 1965 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | AC | Kia |
| Model | Aceca | Soul |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |
