1954 AC Aceca vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1954 AC Aceca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 AC Aceca (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Aceca | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |
