1956 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 536 kg more than 1956 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | Century |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
