1954 AC Aceca vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1968 Vauxhall Viva is newer by 14 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, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Vauxhall Viva should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Vauxhall Viva weights approximately 35 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, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Vauxhall Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | AC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Aceca | Viva |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
