1954 AC Aceca vs. 1954 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1954 AC Aceca and 1954 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 47 more horse power than 1954 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1954 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Opel Rekord weights approximately 45 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1954 Opel Rekord | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Aceca | Rekord |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2490 mm |