2001 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2003 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 2 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 118 more horse power than 2003 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 185 kg more than 2003 Mazda RX-8. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 2003 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
