2000 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 2 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2000 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 50 kg more than 2000 AC Aceca. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Aceca | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | AC | Vauxhall |
Model | Aceca | Monaro |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |