1959 AC Aceca vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 1541 kg more than 1959 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, 2009 GMC Savana (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 2009 GMC Savana | |
| Make | AC | GMC |
| Model | Aceca | Savana |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 117 L |
