1962 AC Aceca vs. 1954 Riley RM A
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley RM A weights approximately 341 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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1954 Riley RM A | |
Make | AC | Riley |
Model | Aceca | RM A |
Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |