1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 275 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Carina (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca-Bristol | Carina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
