1954 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1973 Avanti Avanti 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 694 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 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1973 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | AC | Avanti |
| Model | Aceca | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
