2000 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 12 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2000 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 190 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Aceca | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
