2001 AC Aceca vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2001 AC Aceca and 2001 Toyota RunX 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 118 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (183 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX, 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, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | RunX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
