1954 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 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 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 429 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 AC Aceca weights approximately 92 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Aceca | 917 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 798 kg |