1962 AC Aceca vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 199 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Aceca | A 40 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 34 L |