2002 AC Aceca vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (108 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 670 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 2002 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 914 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
