1954 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Allard GT
To start off, 1957 Allard GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 250 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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1957 Allard GT | |
Make | AC | Allard |
Model | Aceca | GT |
Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |