2005 AC Aceca vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 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 162 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 AC Aceca.
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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130. 1970 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2005 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2005 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Aceca | 130 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
