2003 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2003 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
Model | Aceca | 88 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3110 mm |