1962 AC Aceca vs. 1968 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1968 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1968 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Aceca | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |