2002 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 671 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 2002 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
2002 AC Aceca | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | AC | Vauxhall |
Model | Aceca | Victor |
Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |