1954 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Seville is newer by 5 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Seville (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1310 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. 1959 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1954 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1954 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1959 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | AC | Cadillac |
Model | Aceca | Seville |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3310 mm |