1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1957 AC Aceca
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 424 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1957 AC Aceca | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 595 | Aceca |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 59 L |