1954 AC Aceca vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 695 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 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Aceca | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
