1958 AC Aceca vs. 1954 DKW Coupe
To start off, 1958 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Aceca weights approximately 15 kg more than 1954 DKW Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 DKW Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1958 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Coupe. (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1954 DKW Coupe | |
| Make | AC | DKW |
| Model | Aceca | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
