1954 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1971 Buick Skylark is newer by 17 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 715 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, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1971 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
