1962 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 154 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | |
Make | AC | Austin-Healey |
Model | Aceca | 100 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 109 L |