1953 AC Ace vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1954 Rover P4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 618 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Ace | P4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |