1954 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1974 Volvo 343 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 AC Aceca (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 343 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343. 1974 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1954 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1954 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Aceca | 343 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 943 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |