1962 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Rover Vitesse is newer by 22 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 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 546 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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Aceca | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |