1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1954 AC Aceca
To start off, 1955 AC 2-Litre is newer by 1 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. Both 1955 AC 2-Litre and 1954 AC Aceca are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1954 AC Aceca (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 430 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca.
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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 AC 2-Litre | 1954 AC Aceca | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | 2-Litre | Aceca |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 59 L |
