1962 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 41 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Noble M14 weights approximately 359 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, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 2003 Noble M14 | |
| Make | AC | Noble |
| Model | Aceca | M14 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
