1962 AC Aceca vs. 1970 Rover P5B

To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 686 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.

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