1954 AC Aceca vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 538 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |
