2001 AC Aceca vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 1958 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2001 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2001 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Aceca | 1958 Rover P5 | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Aceca | P5 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |