2000 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 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 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 111 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 77 kg more than 2000 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aceca | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
