2000 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 270 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 790 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Aceca | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
