1965 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 25 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1239 kg more than 1965 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1990 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |
