1954 AC Aceca vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1965 TVR Trident is newer by 11 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 TVR Trident weights approximately 280 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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1965 TVR Trident | |
Make | AC | TVR |
Model | Aceca | Trident |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |