1958 AC Aceca vs. 1996 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1536 kg more than 1958 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Aceca | 1996 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | Aceca | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2970 mm |