2000 AC Aceca vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 515 kg more than 1956 Volvo 120. 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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Aceca | 120 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
