2000 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2000 AC Aceca and 2000 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 175 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 53 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 2000 Kia Sportage 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Aceca | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | AC | Kia |
Model | Aceca | Sportage |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |