1958 AC Aceca vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 49 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1182 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Aceca | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 88 L |
