2000 AC Aceca vs. 1966 Simca 1300
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 520 kg more than 1966 Simca 1300. 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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1966 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Aceca | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
