2003 AC Aceca vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 85 kg more than 1958 Alvis TD. 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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | AC | Alvis |
| Model | Aceca | TD |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
