1954 AC Aceca vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1966 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 40 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, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | AC | Triumph |
| Model | Aceca | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 39 L |
