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 2,658 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 36 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (132 HP @ 4750 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 60 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, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
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 | 2658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| 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 | 851 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 |
