1964 AC Aceca vs. 1948 Austin 16
To start off, 1964 AC Aceca is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Aceca | 1948 Austin 16 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Aceca | 16 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |