2002 AC Aceca vs. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 135 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
