2000 AC Aceca vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 AC Aceca would be higher. 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 205 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (141 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 895 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Aceca | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
