1965 AC Aceca vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 45 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 1117 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Aceca | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1908 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
