1962 AC Aceca vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 506 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Aceca | P4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
