1959 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Austin A 40
To start off, 1959 AC Aceca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1957 Austin A 40 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Aceca | A 40 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |