1957 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 244. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1957 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, 1974 Volvo 244 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Aceca | 244 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |