Assault rifle
A-91 vs AK74
The A-91 kills faster: 257 ms against 277 ms for the AK74, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The A-91 is $1,600 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: 5.56x45mm and 5.45x39mm.
| Stat | A-91 | AK74 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 28 (better) | 26 |
| RPM | 700 (better) | 650 |
| DPS | 327 (better) | 282 |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 4 |
| Time to kill | 257 ms (better) | 277 ms |
| Price | $0 (better) | $1,600 |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm | 5.45x39mm |
| Stats won | 5 | 0 |
Yellow marks the better value. DPS, shots to kill and time to kill are best case numbers.
Through armor
Chest shots to kill with the best ammo for each armor level, and head shots through a level 2 helmet. FMJ is standard ammo, AP armor piercing and HP hollow point. Full durability, every shot hits.
| Target | A-91 | AK74 |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 86 msHP | 2 shots · 92 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 429 msFMJ | 6 shots · 462 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 7 shots · 514 msAP | 8 shots · 646 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 171 msFMJ | 3 shots · 185 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
Both are B tier on our tier list.
The A-91 kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The A-91 is also $1,600 cheaper, so it is the better buy on both counts.
You unlock the AK74 at Assault level 3.
Questions
- Is the A-91 better than the AK74?
- Yes, it kills faster in most armor matchups. The A-91 is $1,600 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the A-91 or the AK74?
- The A-91, at $0 against $1,600.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The A-91: 7 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 8 shots for the AK74.
- Do the A-91 and AK74 use the same ammo?
- No. The A-91 fires 5.56x45mm and the AK74 fires 5.45x39mm.