2000 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 9 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 134 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Compare all specifications:

2000 AC Aceca 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Make AC Mazda
Model Aceca MX-5 Miata
Year Released 2000 2009
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 167 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 48 L


 

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