2000 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, both 2000 AC Aceca and 2000 Chrysler Sebring were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 208 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler Sebring. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Sebring, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler Sebring. (176 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2000 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | Aceca | Sebring |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
