2001 AC Aceca vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2001 AC Aceca and 2001 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 695 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. 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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Aceca | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | AC | Smart |
Model | Aceca | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 22 L |