2000 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 13 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 360 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Aceca | Insight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
