2000 AC Aceca vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 560 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. 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, 2000 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Aceca | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
