2001 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 AC Aceca 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 97 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 176 kg more than 2002 Honda NSX. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 2002 Honda NSX | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Aceca | NSX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
