1957 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo is newer by 55 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 906 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Sumo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | AC | Tata |
| Model | Aceca | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2425 mm |
