1957 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Rover 2000
To start off, 1973 Rover 2000 is newer by 16 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 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 2000 weights approximately 401 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, 1973 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1973 Rover 2000 | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Aceca | 2000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |