2001 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 8 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 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 108 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK. 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Aceca | XK |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 71 L |
