1999 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Fiat 500
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 970 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. 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, 1999 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Aceca | 1961 Fiat 500 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Aceca | 500 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 1950 mm |