2005 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 760 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Aceca | Seven |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 29 L |
