2000 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Aceca | 1978 Buick Estate | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Aceca | Estate |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |