2001 AC Aceca vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, both 2001 AC Aceca and 2001 Toyota Verossa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 159 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Verossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa. 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 Verossa, 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (250 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Verossa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
