2001 AC Aceca vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1992 Renault Alpine. (251 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 190 kg more than 1992 Renault Alpine. 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, 2001 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Alpine. (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Aceca | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
