1954 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 19 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 924 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
