1954 AC Aceca vs. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 40 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1100 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Aceca | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 745 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 105 L |