2000 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Allard GT
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 470 kg more than 1957 Allard GT. 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, 2000 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1957 Allard GT | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Aceca | GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
