1957 AC Aceca vs. 1971 TVR 2500
To start off, 1971 TVR 2500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 TVR 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 TVR 2500. (107 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 TVR 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 TVR 2500 weights approximately 138 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 TVR 2500. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 TVR 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1971 TVR 2500 | |
| Make | AC | TVR |
| Model | Aceca | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
