1953 AC Ace vs. 1967 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1967 Vauxhall Viva is newer by 14 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Vauxhall Viva. (69 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1967 Vauxhall Viva.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1967 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | AC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ace | Viva |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1159 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
