1962 AC Aceca vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 21 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Volvo 740 (260 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Aceca | 740 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |