2001 AC Aceca vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 432 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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, 2001 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Aceca | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 71 L |
