2001 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 12 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2001 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2001 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 240 kg more than 2001 AC Aceca. 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Aceca | XK |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2752 mm |
