1957 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, both 1957 AC Aceca and 1957 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 536 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 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Aceca | P4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 105 mm |
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 | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |