1954 AC Aceca vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 46 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 1065 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, 2000 GMC Safari (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca. 2000 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1954 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1954 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 2000 GMC Safari | |
| Make | AC | GMC |
| Model | Aceca | Safari |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 102 L |
