1965 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Rover 2000
To start off, 1969 Rover 2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1969 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Rover 2000 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1969 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Aceca | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
