2000 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Triumph TR6
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph TR6 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 196 more horse power than 1969 Triumph TR6. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 480 kg more than 1969 Triumph TR6. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph TR6. (223 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1969 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | AC | Triumph |
| Model | Aceca | TR6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
