1999 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 512 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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 (532 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Aceca | Alfetta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 49 L |
