2001 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2005 Morgan Roadster 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 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 77 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (224 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 570 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster. 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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Aceca | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | Aceca | Roadster |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |