1962 AC Aceca vs. 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 33 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 79 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 924 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, 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
