1964 AC Aceca vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 1964 AC Aceca is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Aceca | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
Make | AC | Bristol |
Model | Aceca | 400 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |