2005 AC Aceca vs. 1948 Austin A 90
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 150 kg more than 1948 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1948 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Aceca | A 90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 34 L |
