1956 AC Aceca vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1956 AC Aceca is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 858 kg more than 1956 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | 62 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3210 mm |
