1999 AC Aceca vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 305 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1999 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Aceca | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2960 mm |
