1957 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 1976 Rover 2000 is newer by 19 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rover 2000 weights approximately 438 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, 1976 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Aceca | 2000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1332 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 |