2000 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 2650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 640 kg more than 2000 AC Aceca.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aceca | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
