2001 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2001 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 74 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Aceca | Viper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
