1956 AC Aceca vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1956 AC Aceca is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Aceca weights approximately 54 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 1956 AC Aceca (168 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | AC | Singer |
| Model | Aceca | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
