1954 AC Aceca vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 52 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 510 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.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | AC | Land Rover |
Model | Aceca | Defender |
Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |