1957 AC Aceca vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1957 AC Aceca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Aceca | A 40 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
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 | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |