1962 AC Aceca vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is newer by 27 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1221 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Aceca | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |