2003 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Austin A 90
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 290 kg more than 1955 Austin A 90. 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, 2003 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1955 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Aceca | A 90 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2640 mm |
