1957 AC Aceca vs. 1954 Austin A
To start off, 1957 AC Aceca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 1081 kg more than 1957 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, 1954 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1954 Austin A | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Aceca | A |
Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
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 | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |