1959 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 436 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 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 87 L |
