1956 AC Aceca vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, both 1956 AC Aceca and 1956 Buick 40 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 814 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | 40 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3110 mm |
