1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1956 AC Aceca
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1956 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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1956 AC Aceca | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | Lancia 037 | Aceca |
Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 168 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |