2005 AC Aceca vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 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, both vehicles can yield 407 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Aceca | 88 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3110 mm |
