2000 AC Aceca vs. 2010 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 10 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2000 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2000 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 150 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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
