1954 AC Aceca vs. 1962 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1962 Steyr 500D is newer by 8 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 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 72 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 AC Aceca weights approximately 410 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1962 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | AC | Steyr |
| Model | Aceca | 500D |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |
