1958 AC Aceca vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 50 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 751 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca.
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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
