2000 AC Aceca vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 655 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Aceca | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Aceca | Carina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |