2000 AC Aceca vs. 1996 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda Levante 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 163 more horse power than 1996 Mazda Levante. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante will offer significantly more control. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Levante. 1996 Mazda Levante has automatic transmission and 2000 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2000 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1996 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | Levante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2230 mm |
