1962 AC Aceca vs. 1952 Bristol 401
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. Both 1962 AC Aceca and 1952 Bristol 401 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 331 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 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1952 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | AC | Bristol |
| Model | Aceca | 401 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |
