1954 AC Aceca vs. 1952 Buick 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 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca. 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1952 Buick 40 | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Aceca | 40 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3090 mm |