1953 AC Ace vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 1953 AC Ace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,101 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1952 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1952 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rover P4 weights approximately 628 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
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, 1952 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1952 Rover P4 | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Ace | P4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |