1962 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 is newer by 28 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 74 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (94 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover 400 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
Because 1962 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Aceca | 400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
