1954 AC Aceca vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1964 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 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. Both 1954 AC Aceca and 1964 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Porsche 911 weights approximately 150 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, 1964 Porsche 911 (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |
