2002 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 795 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 2002 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Aceca | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |
